[Verified] Is it legal to get the immobilizer code online for 2021 Kia Telluride?

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Gamemaster
Member since January 2023 • 43 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my 2021 Kia Telluride

Posted on October 24, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1726 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2021 Kia Telluride. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 25, 2024

Replies (6)

Redbaron
Member • 125 posts

Same problem on my 2021 Kia Telluride. Watching for any working solutions.

October 25, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 33 posts

Was about to give up on my 2021 Kia Telluride, but this gives me hope.

October 26, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 88 posts

Looking for the same thing for my 2021 Kia Telluride, hope someone can help.

October 27, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 135 posts

My 2021 Kia Telluride has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

October 28, 2024 Reply
Goldeneye
Member • 114 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my 2021 Kia Telluride!

October 29, 2024 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 125 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2021 Kia Telluride.

October 30, 2024 Reply

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